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Two New Podcasts: Discernable with Matt Wong & Chronicles of Strength with Pat Flynn

Discernable with Matt Wong Podcast, followed by Wong's show notes. 1:14 Worldwide reaction to Covid-19 4:27 Where has the flu gone? 6:08 Are lockdowns beneficial? 8:47 Cases vs Infections 11:55…

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Starting Strength Podcast: Coronadoom & The Price of Panic with Mark Rippetoe

I spent an enjoyable hour and a half raving and ranting with Mark Rippetoe about the coronadoom. Starting Strength Radio · The Price of Panic with William Briggs | Starting…

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Kerry Lutz Podcast — What the Covid-19 Statistics Are Really Saying with W.M. Briggs

I was recently on with Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network speaking on the coronadoom. Here's his summary: William M. Briggs, a one time professor at the Cornell University Department of…

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Catholic Economics Podcast: William Briggs on Corona Data and Statistical Theory

Levi Russell a fellow from the Leonine Institute for Catholic Social Teaching interviewed me on my views of coronadoom, which he calls "the affliction", and even wee Ps and the…

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Conservative Casual Friday (Now Wednesday)—Statistician to the Stars Debunks Coronadoom

Two great radio shows, featuring not-so-great Yours Truly. Andrew Harrod of Global Patriot Radio kindly interviewed me last Friday on his show, Conservative Casual Friday--Statistician to the Stars Debunks Coronadoom,…

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Uncertainty And The Perils Of Prediction With William M Briggs

Here's an interview I did with Gene Tunny, who runs the Economics Explained podcast. Check out his book, too: BEAUTIFUL ONE DAY, BROKE THE NEXT: Queensland’s Public Finances since Sir…

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You—Yes, You—Are Doing Probability & Statistics Wrong — Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rNCoSp8w9I Download MP3 Fellow users of probability, statistics, and computer "learning" algorithms, physics and social science modelers, big data wranglers, philosophers of science, epistemologists; other respected citizens. We're doing it…

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Trust Me. I’m A Scientist — WMBriggs Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dzAsvJpC10 Download MP3. You'll have to listen in. This is the busiest time of year for me, so I haven't the time to write out a transcript of the show.…

Cary D Cotterman on Creating Microbial Monsters To Terrorize OurselvesMay 18, 2026
I just read an article based on "studies" that attempted to panic me about the potential deadliness of down-filled pillows…
Brian (bulaoren) on Creating Microbial Monsters To Terrorize OurselvesMay 18, 2026
Threat avoidance seems pretty instinctual. Threat awareness, on the other hand, depends upon the scope of information before us. Sadly,…
Tars Tarkas on Creating Microbial Monsters To Terrorize OurselvesMay 18, 2026
"What are these airy indefinite words? Propaganda, that’s what." Propaganda is the default setting for the English language press. Most…
Tony Cooke on Creating Microbial Monsters To Terrorize OurselvesMay 18, 2026
The description of the possible transfer of the Hanta virus reminded me of the woman who sang "I danced with…
The Errors of Mr. Coffin on the PP signature and Apostolic Blessings – Roma Locuta Est on Munus, Ministerium & Pope Emeritus Benedict — Guest Post by Fr John RickertMay 16, 2026
[…] However, for the record I will note that myself and others (e.g., Ryan Grant, and Fr. John Rickert, HERE…